Skin to skin is amazing.  But do you know all the benefits? Check in with Dianne and Abby today as they talk about the fantastic benefits of skin to skin for parents and baby.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Skin to skin with your partner [5:51]Skin to skin is fascinating [8:22]Is it new [10:22]Some recent skin to skin research [18:10]Heart and lung function [19:02]Stabilization of body temperature [19:35]Regulation of blood sugar [21:05]Initiation of breastfeeding [24:42]Transfer of good bacteria [26:00]Separation distress call [27:35]Relief from pain [29:12]Enhancement of mother/baby communication [30:45]Bonding [32:05]Partner benefits [37:37] Today’s episode is brought to you by Rumble Tuff! The Rumble Tuff Breeze is a breast pump that allows you to record your most effective pump session. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.rumbletuff.com!This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apa.14754 https://babygooroo.com/articles/10-benefits-of-skin-to-skin-contact https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/implementing-standards-resources/skin-to-skin-contact/ https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/the-benefits-of-skin-to-skin  Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes